Drum Tips & Tricks With Kenny Aronoff

Join world-renowned drummer Kenny Aronoff as he shares drum tips & tricks with Nick D&in Sweetwater&Performance Theater. Best known for his work with John Cougar Mellencamp, Kenny shares how he created the drum groove for Jack and Diane. He also explains his practice routines, rules he lives by, how classical training has helped his rock drum technique, tips and tricks for studio recording and using gear, and much more. Kenny also plays Zildjian cymbals and Vic Firth sticks - see them at the links below. Here’s a list of the mics we used to make Kenny’s drums sound so good: Kick – Yamaha Subkick Snare – 0:00 - Intro 3:07 - How Are You Practicing Today? 5:36 - Practice Routine 13:11 - 8 Tips For Health 17:32 - Classical Background 23:08 - Gear Throughout The Years 24:27 - Cymbal Preference 28:07 - Drum Kit Setup 31:11 - Fitting Into Session Recording 35:30 - The Value Of Experience 36:53 - Favorite Tracks 39:30 - Recording Jack & Diane 44:55 - The Importance Of Simplicity 47:05 - Thanks For Watching #KennyAronoff